Surprisingly early for Jordan. I'm not knocking it, I'm just surprised. The Jags certainly need to get pressure on the QB given that they thought they'd be finally free of Manning only to inherit Manning Mark II while still having to deal with the Texans offense. I see someone on the defensive line, but i think that the hometown kid from Florida could be the pick(Like Tebow should have been). He can rush the passer and maybe actually make the guys they already have on the ends a bit better.

Also, I'm sure that everyone in the pro-receiver camp is hating you right now Av. I'm up at 16 and I've made it clear that I'm anti-1st round receiver. Better be glad that we didn't get the 16 and 24th picks!

-03-18-2013

Nick

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

I like all the picks so far. I think that's a very legitimate Top Five.

As for the Jordan to the Jags pick, it's an interesting one. Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah said on Twitter yesterday that he thought Jordan was a perfect scheme fit for them.

-03-18-2013

TekeRam

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

I think it's a very legitimate top 5 as well. I hadn't heard previously that Backus was retiring, so that definitely drops their need for a pass rusher or a corner unless they can grab Vollmer or someone else before the draft. I could see Milliner dropping for Lotuleilei if the Jags go Floyd, Raiders go Lotu, Chip Kelly brings in his own Jordan, and then the Lions go for protecting Stafford. Barring trades, I think that's about the only change I really see.

-03-18-2013

berg8309

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

Good top 5. I didn't know Backus was retiring either. Guess he doesn't not block for the Lions anymore. That makes me fairly certain they will take a tackle, barring a free agent signing or trade.

-03-19-2013

shower beers

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

I'd be interested to see what the Lions' plans are for Riley Reif, who came off the bench last year. He started at LT when Baukus went down (thought it was just for one game) and was a swing tackle for the rest of the season.

I think Fisher's too good of a talent to pass up at 5, and especially if Milliner is gone, as in this scenario.

-03-19-2013

sosa39rams

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

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Originally Posted by shower beers

I'd be interested to see what the Lions' plans are for Riley Reif, who came off the bench last year. He started at LT when Baukus went down (thought it was just for one game) and was a swing tackle for the rest of the season.

I think Fisher's too good of a talent to pass up at 5, and especially if Milliner is gone, as in this scenario.

I think his future is at OG or RT. His short arms will definitely hurt him. The Lions needs loads of pass rush help, but protecting Stafford is priority #1.

-03-19-2013

TekeRam

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

I think you could look for the Lions gunning for Datone Jones in the 2nd(if he lasts that long) as he could be the top pass rusher left when they come up again. They've lost a lot of talent at DE and I think that might be the only position that could trump OT at #5 if Milliner is gone. Jarvis Jones or Jordan or Ansah could be the pick if they think they can find a RT in the 2nd and play Reiff at LT.

-03-19-2013

Tampa_Ram

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

Im glad the Cards selected G.Smith instead of picking a OT or G. Love them having a horrific O-line.

-03-19-2013

berg8309

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

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Originally Posted by Tampa_Ram

Im glad the Cards selected G.Smith instead of picking a OT or G. Love them having a horrific O-line.

Also I'm not sold on Geno anyway. I imagine he'd represent an upgrade to Kolb/Skelton at least, but I can't see him as the best QB in the division.

-03-19-2013

sosa39rams

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

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Originally Posted by Tampa_Ram

Im glad the Cards selected G.Smith instead of picking a OT or G. Love them having a horrific O-line.

I was debating Geno or Lane Johnson, even Warmack at one point, I couldn't pass up on a franchise QB. Who knows if Geno will pan out or not, I do know they can't keep going with guys like Ryan Lindley and John Skelton. It should be fun watching our dominant d line vs their shabby o line.

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Originally Posted by berg8309

Also I'm not sold on Geno anyway. I imagine he'd represent an upgrade to Kolb/Skelton at least, but I can't see him as the best QB in the division.

I think he'll be the worst in our division, but I think that speaks more to our division talent rather than Geno's lack of ability.

-03-19-2013

eric2810

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

I like the Jarvis Jones pick to the Browns. All season long he was arguably the LB with the biggest presence in the country. Lombardi over the years strikes me as a guy who goes for the big name players. Furthermore, where does Manti Te'o get selected?

-03-19-2013

TekeRam

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

32 to the Ravens at worst. They need a leader and have holes at both ILB spots

-03-19-2013

Tampa_Ram

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

Whoa, big suprise there with the Titans. Grabbing Cooper over Warmack. I know some people think Cooper is as good as or better then Warmack but still surperising to see him go at #10.

-03-19-2013

AvengerRam

Re: 2013 ClanRam Insiders 2 Round Mock Draft (Discussion Thread)

Nothing too surprising so far. Nice mix of offense and defense, and no early runs on any position other than OT (which is not unusual).